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Gas Food Service Technology
Tilting Skillets



Description

 Tilting skillets consist of a large rectangular or round cooking pan supported by a stainless steel frame.
  Counterbalanced lid is opened to load/unload food product and closed during cooking.
  Automatic or manual tilting mechanism tilts the skillet pan from 5 to 90 degrees and strainer outfitted pouring lips facilitate food removal.



Function(s)

 The tilting braising pan can braise, sauté, stew, boil, simmer, steam, pan fry, grill, roast, proof dough, and keep foods hot.

Application(s)

 Typically used for large-volume institutional cooking, but smaller units available; capacities 10-50 gallons

Available Features*

  Modular cabinet, open base or counter top, custom and specialty models
  Full body insulation
  Side, pivot-mounted skillet pan
  Counterbalanced cover hinge
  5/8-inch stainless steel clad cooking surface
  Spring assisted lid
  Splashproof temperature control
  Splashproof tilting mechanism
  Electronic or standing pilot ignition
  1.5-inch draw-off
  5 to 90-degree tilt
  180-degree pan body rotation
  Standard and low lid heights
  Automatic turn-off in tilting position
  Pouring lip with strainer
  Gallon markings
  7.6 to 62.4 gallons

Benefits

  Reduce total cooking time up to 25%
  Maintain constant cooking temperatures
  Highly versatile - can easily perform several different types of cooking in a single day
  Sealed controls keep out moisture
  Easy clean up with coved corners, bead blasted pan interiors, mounted fill faucets, and draw-off valve
  Manual or power tilting makes transferring food, straining liquid, and cleaning easier
  Thermostatic controls for greater energy efficiency
  High-tech heat exchanger and burner technology
  Insulated for efficiency and cool-to-touch safety
  Can prepare two dissimilar foods in separate pans simultaneously
  Can be used for proofing or as bain marie by placing pans of food in water-filled braising pan
  Mid-size and large volume models available

Energy Input

 90,000 to 126,000 Btu


Fuel Type(s)

 Natural gas and LPG

Ventilation

  150 to 200 cfm per linear foot


*Listed features offered by some, but not necessarily all vendors.


 

The types of food and kinds of cooking that can be accomplished with natural gas tilting skillets are almost endless. Its ability to handle large quantities of food makes it an excellent choice for institutional and other large volume food service providers. However, tilting skillets, also known as tilting braising pans, are available in mid-size units, lower pan heights and sleeker designs to fit smaller spaces and cooking requirements.

Some common uses include:


  Cooking eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes and pancakes
  Grilling hamburgers, steaks, chicken and fish
  Cooking large volumes of soup, chili, vegetables and sauces
  Slow roasting whole turkeys or chickens

Natural gas tilting braising pans can reduce total cooking time by up to 25 percent and maintain constant cooking temperatures. Manual or power tilting make the pans easy to handle and easy to clean.

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